Founded in 1909, the beautiful 1,418-acre campus of Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is located on the northern boundary of Magnolia, Arkansas. With a population of 13,000, Magnolia is a typical, small southern city that offers warm hospitality and tradition along with various restaurants and modern shopping centers to serve the needs of students.
Where are you in your journey?
Undergraduate
Graduate
Doctorate
Admitted Students Checklist
- Pay I-901 SEVIS fee
- Fill out Visa Application
- Interview and notify SAU of results
- Apply for Housing
- Get Immunizations
- Submit Travel Information
Scholarships start in your first semester
$2,000–$7,000 a year
Initial scholarships for first-time freshmen, awarded on SAT or ACT scores and renewable with a 3.0 GPA.
About $6,030 a year
The Retention Scholarship covers the difference between resident and non-resident tuition once you complete 15 hours at SAU with a 3.5 GPA.
